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Posted By Robert_N
Hi All,
the company has been approached by a number of its workers with regard to shift changes due to Ramadan, they have requested a shift change to take into account the time of year and their eating pattens.
They have requested they work the early shift 06:00 - 13:30 instead of the 14:00-21:30 so they feel fresher to work.
Anyone come across this type of request and would you have done the same as we are and allowing it?
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Posted By Lilian McCartney
I think it's a reasonable request and if it was applicable here (we haven't had any requests so far) we would make these temporary arrangements.
Lilian
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Posted By John Donaldson
Robert,
I would suggest that you have a word to their Religious Leader regarding Ramadan.
Under certain circumstances dispensations can be granted, if for example fasting were to put the person in danger.
We had a number of Muslims who carried out research involving, dangerous substances or loan working and it was always a concern that fasting could cause fainting
We were always able to come to an understanding with both them and their Religious Leaders as to how to manage the situation as a blanket policy was not always appropriate.
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Posted By Brian Peirce
It's only my personal opinion (although I suspect one that is shared by the silent majority) but I simply do not agree that ANY religion should be afforded special privileges in the workplace, school system and society. Especially since there is not a single scrap of scientific or other evidence to support such beliefs.
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Posted By Peter F.
I think it is reasonable as long as all religions are given the same entitlement.
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